... directives of the new US administration do not directly impact Russia, reducing tension and supporting the ruble's exchange rate. Geopolitical Improvements The prospects of upcoming negotiations regarding Ukraine are lowering the risk premium and boosting investor confidence in the Russian currency. Actions of the Central Bank From January 15 to February 6, the Bank of Russia is increasing currency interventions in the market as part of its budgetary regulations, positively impacting currency supply. Tax Period During this time,...

... the Investment Climate Change? The adoption of this reform could positively impact the investment climate in the country. The availability of cheaper capital in the long term will reduce borrowing costs for businesses, increasing the attractiveness of Russian assets for both domestic and foreign investors. This will particularly affect the innovation sector, industry, agro-industrial complex, and infrastructure projects, where capital expenditures are exceptionally high. Opinion of Sergey Tereshkin, General Director of Open Oil Market "For ...

... interest if published on corporate websites or through disclosures. Overall, the earnings season in Russia is just getting started. Most public companies in Russia will present their reports in August (banks, oil and gas, retail, etc.). Therefore, today Russian investors are focusing more on the external backdrop – economic events abroad and oil price dynamics – than on internal reports. Nevertheless, emerging fragments of information (like Norilsk Nickel's report or production data from the Ministry of ...

... day’s sales results are essential for assessing consumer sentiment in China, especially amidst economic slowdown concerns. Russia’s decreasing trade surplus could weaken the ruble and heighten concerns over economic stability, potentially influencing investor sentiment and Russian markets. Tuesday, November 12 UK — Unemployment Rate (September) Germany — ZEW Economic Sentiment Index (November) Eurozone — ZEW Economic Sentiment Index (November) U.S. — Producer Price Index (PPI, October) Key Points to Watch: The UK ...

... Gasoline Exports, Oil Market Stabilizes, Europe Stockpiles Gas, Coal Makes a Comeback in Energy Production. Commentary from Open Oil Market. Current events in the fuel and energy complex (TEC) as of August 8, 2025, are once again in the spotlight for investors and the market. Washington is ramping up sanctions pressure on major buyers of Russian oil—specifically targeting India with new tariffs that intensify geopolitical tensions. Against this backdrop, global oil prices have stopped declining and are demonstrating relative stabilization, as market participants assess OPEC+ actions ...